2027 Graduate Opportunities - Manawatu

BDO in New Zealand; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

L&D opportunities

Flexible work-life balance

Great team culture

NZ client exposure

Job summary

BDO in New Zealand invites graduates to join our Audit and Assurance or Business Advisory teams. You’ll gain on-the-job training, build relationships with clients across NZ, and develop through a tailored learning program while working in a collaborative team.

We’re seeking individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, aiming to complete CA ANZ prerequisites by end-2026, and who have the right to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• CA ANZ prerequisites completed by end of 2026.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support BDO Audit and Assurance teams with day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and related reports.
• Support Business Advisory activities including client engagements.
• Learn through our structured graduate learning and development program.

Skills

Accounting basics

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Job description

BE YOUR BEST AT BDO. TŪ TANGATA AI KI BDO

• Bring your best self to work in 2027 with our BDO Graduate Opportunities
• Awesome L&D opportunities with flexibility and work life balances
• Great team culture with a highly engaged team of professionals

BDO is a world-leading professional services firm – but we’re also a family. We understand that providing our clients with exceptional services begins – and ends – with exceptional regard for our people.

BE BACKED TO REALISE YOUR GOALS AND GROW – RIGHT FROM THE START

We know you want to grow, and we offer a tailored learning and development program that enables you to thrive as an individual. When you join our BDO whānau, you’ll gain access to a variety of opportunities, building relationships with team members, industry leaders and clients, from a range sectors and business types from across NZ.

BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE BDO WHANAU

We know your team is important – we strive to create a fun, relaxed and inclusive working environment that offers ample opportunities for socialising and collaboration.

Our BDO offices are locally owned, nationally connected, and internationally linked. This means our people get all the benefits of working for a leading global professional services firm whilst experiencing a business model that’s locally-focused and enables your individuality to thrive.

BE YOURSELF

We want to get to know you beyond your qualifications and grades! What else is important to you outside of your studies, what experiences you have had and what motivates you.

We have opportunities available in our Audit and Assurance Services and Business Advisory Services teams.

BDO - AUDIT

If you know that business is about more than the balance sheet and profit and loss statements, then this could be the team for you. Our audit specialists and technical experts focus on the bigger picture. BDO has one of Aotearoa’s largest dedicated audit teams.

BDO - Business Advisory

In Advisory, we work alongside businesses to help support and manage their financial needs. From basics such as tax compliance, day-to-day accounting requirements, payroll and preparing financial statements, to the more complex stuff such as growth strategies, tax planning and asset protection. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of business finance and make a real impact!

It’s OK if you’re not sure what service line you are most interested in just yet, you’ll learn more throughout the recruitment process.

As this is a graduate level position, we are looking for people who are studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance, and will have completed their CA ANZ pre-requisites by the end of 2026.

JOIN US

This is an awesome opportunity to join a great team, have on the job training, learning and development opportunities and access to clients from early on.

Applicants for this position must have a legal right to work and live in NZ.